Guest guest Posted December 12, 2000 Report Share Posted December 12, 2000 Hi everyone I have to say I love reading all your stories, they keep me motivated especially when I sit down and try to work on my patient letter! I have a silly question. After surgery can we ever drink a diet caffeine free soda again? I currently drink Sam's Choice caffeine free,sugar free,sodium free clear soda. I know it doesn't sound real appealing but it's a way for me to get my extra fluids in. I drink water and caffeine free tea with equal in it the rest of the day. I've heard people talk about not drinking sodas or having caffeine but I wasn't sure if that was a temporary thing right after surgery or if it's forever. I will give it up if I have to, will do anything to succeed at this surgery but if I don't it will be one less adjustment I have to conyend with. Thanks Jean MGB Hopeful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 13, 2000 Report Share Posted December 13, 2000 It is not a silly question. I will respond- but if you other post-ops out there disagree with what I am saying - Please speak up. As far as I know- we are no longer allowed Coffee, tea, or sodas. Not so much because of the caffeine (of course- we shouldn't have that either)- but because of the tannic acid and carbonation. As I have heard Dr. R say before- It is a small price to pay for good health. Basically all I live on now is- Water and Gatorade. I don't even drink juice because it has made me " dump " in the past. I eat a lot of fruit and do have an occasional home-made smoothie for extra potassium. I hope this helps. Good luck and as I said before- I hope other post-ops speak up if I am wrong. Terri K :^) MGB 10/12/00 340/280/1?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 13, 2000 Report Share Posted December 13, 2000 Hi Jean: Dr. R recommends against soda of any kind. Says it contains acid that is known to cause ulcers..which we have to protect against with our new stomachs. I was a diet coke person and had to give it up....and for the first few months I missed it. But I don't now. Flo in land > ** Original Subject: RE: Another silly question > ** > > ** Original Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2000 05:28:57 -0700 > ** Original Message follows... > > Hi everyone I have to say I love reading all your stories, they keep me motivated especially when I sit down and try to work on my patient letter! I have a silly question. After surgery can we ever drink a diet caffeine free soda again? I currently drink Sam's Choice caffeine free,sugar free,sodium free clear soda. I know it doesn't sound real appealing but it's a way for me to get my extra fluids in. I drink water and caffeine free tea with equal in it the rest of the day. I've heard people talk about not drinking sodas or having caffeine but I wasn't sure if that was a temporary thing right after surgery or if it's forever. I will give it up if I have to, will do anything to succeed at this surgery but if I don't it will be one less adjustment I have to conyend with. Thanks Jean MGB Hopeful > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 13, 2000 Report Share Posted December 13, 2000 Jean, It is my understanding that is it not only the caffeine but the carbonation that will distort your new stomach. I used to drink at least 2-3 Pepsi's a day. The first week was withdraw city but after that I didn't really even miss them. In my dreams I will take a drink and then realize what I have done. In the dream I gain back all the weight I have lost because I took a drink of carbonation. Too funny. I have also heard that pop - even flat - causes people severe gas cramps. No thanks for me. Hope this information helps. Tarri in Missouri MGB 09-29-00 329/275 Another silly question > Hi everyone I have to say I love reading all your stories, they keep me motivated especially when I sit down and try to work on my patient letter! I have a silly question. After surgery can we ever drink a diet caffeine free soda again? I currently drink Sam's Choice caffeine free,sugar free,sodium free clear soda. I know it doesn't sound real appealing but it's a way for me to get my extra fluids in. I drink water and caffeine free tea with equal in it the rest of the day. I've heard people talk about not drinking sodas or having caffeine but I wasn't sure if that was a temporary thing right after surgery or if it's forever. I will give it up if I have to, will do anything to succeed at this surgery but if I don't it will be one less adjustment I have to conyend with. Thanks Jean MGB Hopeful > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 13, 2000 Report Share Posted December 13, 2000 Hi Jean.. I'm sure a thousand people have answered this already but just incase they haven't, here's the answer I got pre-op.. It's not the caffeine that we are advised not to have... The carbonation in soda can not only stretch the pouch but can also cause ulcers in our new tummies.. Also, we are advised not to have teas or coffee because of the acid it causes which can also cause ulcers.. I know I will probably get flamed for this but last time I checked the manual <unless it's been updated in the last 3 weeks> it stated that coffees tees and sodas were not good choices because of their low vitamin and potassium content but no where did i find that they were absolutely forbidden... Personally, I see it as a judgement call.. If you go out with friends and want something different once or twice a year, i honestly don't think a cup or glass of tea will truely hurt us.. But, I definately wouldn't do it soon after surgery.. I am 7 weeks post op and still don't touch the stuff... If you like to have a cup of tea once in a while like I do, I have found <after advice from other post ops> that hot chocolate is great and if you like the taste of cappuchino or mocha coffee, get some " postum " and put 1/2 teaspoon in with it.. it's great! I don't think anything one thing will hurt us as long as we take it in moderation.. meaning, one or two sips.. In my thoughts and prayers, Terri POST-OP!! 10/25/00 BMI 55 308 1 week before surgery at PCP office 302 the morning of surgery at hospital 272 7 weeks after surgery!! 36 lbs gone FOREVER!!!! BMI 48 200 First goal! " But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. " - Luke 6:27-28 ******************************************* *Please check out my website! * *http://www.mynewlife.homepage.com * *and don't forget about LITTER MATES!! Sign up! * ******************************************* > Hi everyone I have to say I love reading all your stories, they keep me motivated especially when I sit down and try to work on my patient letter! I have a silly question. After surgery can we ever drink a diet caffeine free soda again? I currently drink Sam's Choice caffeine free,sugar free,sodium free clear soda. I know it doesn't sound real appealing but it's a way for me to get my extra fluids in. I drink water and caffeine free tea with equal in it the rest of the day. I've heard people talk about not drinking sodas or having caffeine but I wasn't sure if that was a temporary thing right after surgery or if it's forever. I will give it up if I have to, will do anything to succeed at this surgery but if I don't it will be one less adjustment I have to conyend with. Thanks Jean MGB Hopeful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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